BREAKFAST CLUB: PANCAKE PICTURES

Pop up cinema 'Pancake Pictures' at the Hoxton Breakfast Club continues with some cracking films set to hit the big screen on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings throughout March. In the running are some childhood favourites such as Clueless and Back to the Future along with some all time classics, oh yes we're talking about the Wizard of Oz and Saturday Night Fever baby!

Get your eighties afros on the ready and get your tickets now from their facebook where £7 of your hard earned dollar will not only get you entry to the film but will also get you a beer or a glass of wine AND some popcorn. Bargain! Food and drinks will also be available to order throughout the film, but keep it down yeah, we're trying to watch...

Starts Tues 5th Mar
All films start at 7.30pm
Hoxton Breakfast Club 2-4 Rufus Street, N1 6PE
www.TheBreakfastClubCafes.com

EMPIRE RECORDS PARTY

Anyone up for a night of teen angst, love, sex, and 90′s rock? Thought so! Well head down to The Garrison basement cinema for a special showing of Empire Records with London food bloggers Lady Velo and Faerie Tale Foody.

Where not only can you enjoy the 90's classic movie you can also gorge on a very 90's menu with snacks like cocktail sausages, chicken wings, Aubergine lasagna (Thankfully no Findus which was a regular feature in our houses in the 90s), Burgers, onion rings, Cajun wedges and a do it yourself sundae bar! Yeee haaa! Throw in a keg of beer and a bowl of bunch and you got yourself a party folks. Tickets include 2 drinks on arrival, food, movie and cinema snacks and are priced £30 plus booking fee from here.



Dress like the slacker grunge you always wanted to be/still are (delete where appropriate).

Empire Records Party at The Garrison
Thurs 28 Feb 6:30pm - 10:3pm
99 Bermondsey St SE1 3XB
www.thegarrison.co.uk

WAX'S HOGO SHAKE UP

There is only 4 days until the birth of Wax's Hogo Shake Up brought to you by the people behind Wax Jambu who are running an eight week pop up at a secret and beautiful level above The William IV pub. The guys are creating a more intimate setting where they can charm you with stories on everything from pirates to epic bar banter. Expect a good old fashioned cocktail party for the opening this Friday the 1st March, with more whisky and bourbon influence than every before, but don't worry they have not forgotten about the rum. Bookings are underway already so get involved in some sexy cocktails. Shake it up.

The William IV 7 Shepherdess Walk, N1 7QE
www.waxjambu.co.uk

PORTOBELLO BREWING COMPANY...

The trend for craft beer shows no signs of slowing down, with another independent brewery opening in West London this year. The Portobello Brewing Company is now up and running, providing three new beers to drinkers, with another coming soon.

Aiming to provide beers as diverse and vibrant as the area they operate in, this is the largest capacity brewery in this part of London since the Notting Hill Brewery closed in 1922. Portobello Pale is a smooth, refreshing golden 4% beer with citrus aromas, while Portobello Star is a traditional 4.3% cask beer with hints of berries and roasted coffee. Portobello Market Porter is also available now with and Portobello Lager set to be available from April.

As a craft brewery, these beers will be produced in relatively small quantities, produced with care by real enthusiasts. The products will then be on sale in speciality beer houses and pubs, bars and restaurants up and down the Portobello Road, and further afield around London. Look out for the range of beers now, a real treat for beer connoisseurs and a welcome addition to London's burgeoning craft beer scene.

www.portobellobrewing.com

LOOKING GLASS COCKTAIL CLUB

We're not sure you know this but in the heart of Shoreditch at the top of the hip Hackney Road, lies a parallel universe. Step through the giant opulent ‘looking glass’ and into a world of decedent debauchery with unique mesmerizing cocktails and eccentric entertainment in a lavish, cosy setting. This is all in the form of newly opened Cocktail Club, Looking Glass which sits on number 49 hackney Road and is the new joint from the peeps behind White Rabbit. As you can guess it's all very Alice in Wonderland and they have the decor and soon to be announced entertainment to match. The cocktails include Apple crumble sours; Gingerbread syrup, chivas regal, lemon juice and brambly apple shaken to a froth and they confidently rate their own bloody Mary as 'outstanding'....there is only one way to find out.

49 hackney Road, E2 7NX
www.lookingglasslondon.co.uk

DALSTON NITES AT BABBLE JAR

We're taking Dalston Nites to one of the hottest new venues that has hit Stokie of late. That's right folks we're taking over Babble Jar, the new artistic revolution is upon us and we ask you to join us in making this a monumental hub that celebrates new and upcoming music along with all the other talents that are performed under its roof. Alternative, indie and rock n roll sounds are to come a screaming from the speakers. It's FREE in, from 10pm till 2am and there will be dancing, lots and lots of DANCING!

Dress to impress...

Dalston Nites Friday 29th March
FREE 10pm - 2am
Babble Jar 176 Stoke Newington High St, N16 7JL

Hit us up with tracks you want us to play and be sure to get on our Polaroids on the night too...

B.Y.O.C OPENS...

There's a new cocktail bar in town, with a twist. This place is alcohol free, and it's up to you to bring the tipple of your choice. We do love a BYO, but realistically if you want a Margarita or a Mojito, it calls for the big shop and we don't want to be trekking around central London with 10 Morrison bags on show.. dropping your lemons down the seven dials.

Rock up at the secret unadvertised doorway, with your spirit(s) of choice and the in-house mixologist will conjure up your made to order cocktails. Its £20 per person which gets you two hours of his time and access to the trolley of delight where things really get mixed up (excuse the pun)! With everything from herbs and spices to fresh fruits, and cordials, bitters and syrups, you'll be sure to get your classics from the swarve Daiquiri to the dirty Sex On The Beach!

Due to the licence (or lack of) make sure bottles are unopened before you get in (there is a Tesco around the corner), also may be worth checking the cocktail ingredients, ain't no Drambuie in a porn star martini babes.

B.Y.O.C 28 Bedfordbury Street, Covent Garden, WC2N 4BJ
www.byoc.co.uk

BACKYARD CINEMA X TO BE CONTINUED

Backyard Cinema has teamed up with To Be Continued to put on a cinematic match made in heaven. Taking place in the Beach Blanket Babylon's attic gallery punters will be spoilt with a 12 ft screen, 5.1 surround sounds, comfy chairs, sofa's and giant bean bags. And what goes well with movies? That's right, food and you can expect things like beef fillet steak, double cooked chips which you can pick up along with a beer or wine with the Deluxe Ticket priced at £29.50 for two courses or £10 for film and no food.

Tickets are FLYING off the shelves but there are a couple left for From Dusk ‘til Dawn - Be quick though they will sell out!

Argo Wed 20th Feb SOLD OUT
Beasts of the Southern Wild Wed 6th Mar SOLD OUT
From Dusk ‘til Dawn, Wed 20th Mar

Further titles TBA

Tickets
9-23 Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch, E1 6LA
www.backyardcinema.co.uk

PLAYBOY CLUB...

Last month London On The Inside went along to the Playboy Club. Yep, every teenage boy's dream...we are no longer teenagers but the bunnies still made us blush. Housed in swanky Mayfair just off Park Lane, the club is filled with the sort of scenery you find in the movies - Hollywood movies not those of the X rated category either it's actually not as trashy as one would imagine.

After a tour from the Head Bunnies, yes we'll stop rubbing it in soon, but she did have a friend with her, so yeah two bunnies, with little white tails and everything, we headed to the Salvatore bar. The bar is run by the Salvatore Calabrese who happens to be one of the world's best bar tenders and to our surprise he was in the house we day we visited. We went for the Bunny Bubbles, a raspberry champagne cocktail as sweet as the bunnies themselves.
 
After drinks we headed to The Dining Room where we were impressed by Hand Dived Scottish Scallops, Tuna Sashimi with jalapeno and shallot salsa and The Playboy Burger of course. Then it was down to Baroque where Two Door Cinema Club were playing an intimate show. The club itself is pretty plush and was packed out with trendy, young things including Mercury Prize winners Alt J.

This club is open to none members but tables don't come cheap so you might need to put it on expenses that said the restaurant is open to none members and has a 3 course special menu for £30....Oh and did we mention the bunnies? Oh yeah, we did.

14 Old Park Lane, Mayfair, W1K 1ND
www.playboyclublondon.com

NEWS: STOKE NEWINGTON AIRPORT IS CLOSING

First up EFES lost its licence and now we hear the legendary Stoke Newington International Airport building is to be torn down, demolished and the site developed into probably housing. What next Harry Style's moving into the hood?!

For 5 years STK has been one of the best kept secrets in London and has had just about every type of performance, music and party know to man go on under its roof. We were lucky enough to get down to the Topman CTL events a year or two ago. It will be sadly missed, but in all circumstances like this we need to do it proud and give it a good send off.

And so STK will be open every weekend until its Easter closing and will compile a list of events for all to be involved with. If you are interested in helping out, from performing to bloody garbing a paint brush and dressing it up for the night then get in touch. For more info and to see what's announced as the weekend develop keep an eye on their site here.

1-15 Leswin Place N16 7NJ
www.stkinternational.co.uk

PING COMES EAST...

The people behind PING are packing their padels and moving East for one night only. Taking over The Village Underground in Shoreditch on Saturday, PING are putting on a pinging night. Teaming up with Big Apple Hot Dogs and Zeo, they are creating a ping pong haven with tournaments, djs, and of course, hot dogs. We are so there. Did we mention The Huge Pole? No it's not the one your mate lent you on dvd that time, it's the Big Apple Hot Dogs enormous 180g all-natural Polish recipe. But it's not just the food that is getting us excited, no, no, no!

Pongathon are bringing their unique ping pong innovations. Expect the unexpected, like Pongathon’s infamous Pongbot Challenge, Sofa-Pong!, Speed Dating Pong!, Mini- Table, Round-the–Table and even Under- the-Table ping pong! This is sheer madness, the madness we like to get involved in. Stuff your face, have a few tasty drinkies, a bit of a dance and submerge yourself in all this ping and pong.

Sat 16th Feb
7pm – 9pm : Ping Pong Doubles Tournament
9pm – 3:30am : Eat, Drink, Play
Entry: Complimentary if you RSVP, £5 on the door
Village Underground, 54 Holywell Lane  Shoreditch, EC2A 3PQ
www.weloveping.com

REBEL BINGO X THE SCALA...

The very popular madness that makes up an epic evening of fun in Rebel Bingo is about to drop again. Today at midday you can snap up a ticket or two for the next night which kicks off on March 16th at Scala. After 12 sold out shows at Village Underground in 2012 it's no wonder Rebel Bingo has moved to a bigger venue. We are not going to lie, Rebel Bingo is loud and emotional, it's a mutant form of Bingo that those regular bingo folk want banished into darkness. Don’t tell your nan, she wont like it.

Tickets priced from £8, on sale TODAY at 1pm from rebelbingo.com



Eyes down people!

Rebel Bingo, 15th March
Scala, 275-277 Pentonville Rd King´s Cross, N1 9NL

JOURNEY'S END AT GREENWICH THEATRE...

Following sell out performances of Spring Awakening, Lord of the Flies and The History Boys, Sell A Door Theatre Company have brought RC Sherriff's anti-war classic, Journey's End, back to the stage for a nine day run at Greenwich Theatre.

First produced in 1928 with Laurence Olivier as the lead, the play tells a story of bravery and brotherhood among a group of officers on the front line during the First World War. Directed by David Hutchinson, this go-round offers a solid character-driven experience by a worthy ensemble of actors. Stanhope, the officers' flawed but well intentioned Captain (David Alywyn); the stoic and elder 'uncle' Osborne (superbly played by Liam Smith); the snivelling Hibbert (Adam Fletcher) – the motivations (or often lack of any) of Sherriff's characters hold up well even after 85 years. With an innovative two tier set, designer Kemey Lafond presents a voyeuristic opportunity to look inside the trenches as one might peer into an ant farm.

Above ground events result in deep consequences down in the dug-out. The scurrying and decisive actions below seem desperately futile, and all the more heroic, when viewed from outside the set's frame. A light hearted romp it ain't, and – as the play's title might suggest – there is no happy ending. Still, plenty of laugh out loud moments keep utter despair at bay. Steven George as the good natured and seemingly happy-go-lucky Trotter competently delivers comic relief to the cast and to the audience and offers a lesson in how best to cope in the worst of times. Journey's End runs until Sunday 17 February - So if you want to go get down there sharpish!

Evening tickets costs £17.50, £15 for concessions. All matinees tickets are £12.50.

Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, SE10 8ES
www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk

FILMS AT THE YARD RETURNS...

Following a successful programme of screenings last year Films at The Yard returns for another series of showings. For those who don't know The Yard is a warehouse/theatre with a cafe and bar inside where the clever swines decided to show movies during the winter away from the elements.

The 2013 showings kick off on 21st February with Living in Oblivion followed by Boogie Nights and All About My Mother. After the movie the bar is transformed into a dancing haven until the early hours. So if you're missing your summer time outdoor cinema fix then you might want to check this out. Tickets just £7.

Queen’s Yard, White Post, E9
www.the-yard.co.uk

LONDON EYE X DOING SOMETHING

In the words of Paddy McGuinness 'Single guys and single girls reveal yourselves'! In celebration of the launch of new dating site DoingSomething.co.uk the London Eye is being transformed for one night only to give 500 of you lucky singletons the chance to take part in a dating event like no other!

In an attempt to take the awkward silences out of the dreaded first date the site are turning the eye into 'The Wheel of Date' as they join forces with a whole host of favourites including Future Cinema, Guilty Pleasure, Silent Disco, Lucky Voice, The Comedy Store, Black Cat Cabaret and Musical Bingo. Its no Fernando's here. Each capsule will be individually designed to give you the perfect venue for your first date, sure beats your local boozer!

As you ride the big 360 you could find yourself raving in a silent disco, rolling with the cool kids over a bit of bingo or taking part in a 'cultural assault course'....we do love a bit of twister! There's even an after party too which will be held at the Old Vic Tunnels for those of you who want to get down and dirty afterwards! Ideal! Tickets are priced at £49 each, which also includes a three-month membership to the site and entry into the after party. "We're in the mood for dancing, romancing"

Thurs 28th Feb
www.doingsomething.co.uk

KNOW MORE FESTIVAL...

At a loose end this Sunday? Then why not check out Twenty Something London's KNOW MORE all-day indoor music and art festival at Drink, Shop & Do. A tenner will get you through the doors and you can expect live music curated by Live & UNamplified, Sofar Sounds, Stamp the Wax and Young & Lost Club. As the day unfolds you can get involved in the free drinks tastings, bid on affordable art in the silent art auction, watch some cracking live bands and have a dance to the many DJ's. You will be in the safe hands of two hosts through out the day. Want to Know More? Well get along and join in the fun.

Know More Festival
Sun 10th Feb 12pm - 11pm
Drink, Shop & Do, 9 Caledonian Road, N1 9DX
Tickets: £10 Adv, £15 OTD

PRICELESS @ THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

Photo: James Carnegie Photography

If you've seen our recent posts about the Dino Snore events held at the Natural History Museum but can't afford the ticket price, well there maybe another way in and it's FREE...But before you go getting too excited there is a catch, you do need to have a Mastercard....Dad?? They are offering card holders a night at the Natural History Museum focusing on natural science through an intimate behind the scenes look with only 150 spaces up for grabs. If that doesn't quite sell it the Central Hall will also be transformed into an East-end boozer complete with a cockney knees-up. Tickets are FREE but go through a ballot system, to apply go here: pricelesslondon.co.uk from 8th - 19th February. The event will take place on the 4th March. Exercise your mind.

MasterCard Priceless Night at the Natural History Museum
Mon 4th March
Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 5BD
www.nhm.ac.uk

HOT TUB CINEMA RETURNS...

It's been a cold and wintery start to the year and as we all dream of warmer climates the Hot Tub cinema returns to get your cock(les) warmed and give you that summer vibe! As they announce the first of their screenings for 2013 you can expect some all time classics as you don your speedos and settle down with a beer.

We're talking Austin Powers, Grease, Top Gun, Pulp Fiction and Dirty Dancing....but remember before you try to recreate that classic scene its a hot tub not a lake and your not Patrick Swayze! Even if you do have the same hair...Bare in mind Tubs seat 8 people, any smaller groups will be sharing a tub with other movie buffs...lets hope they leave the mankinis at home and don't go doing a Frankie Cocozza in the tub either. 

Tickets on sale Wednesday 6th February, noon sharp.

Wed 27th Feb - Tues 5th Mar
Plough Yard, London, EC2A
www.hottubcinema.com

MIZUWARI WHISKY BAR OPENS...

Down beneath the city, in the heart of Soho lies Mizuwari, a brand spanking new Japanese whisky bar which opens this week. The bar serves only Japanese whisky - the clues in the name - and is modelled on the izakayas in Japan, it offers a bottle keep service and grilled tapas style dishes from the Japanese restaurant Bincho handily located above.

For those who prefer tipples a little less harsh than just whisky and water there is also a cracking cocktail list to work your way through created with the help of Suntory Whisky, the God Fathers of Japanese whisky. Or if you ask nice the barman will knock you something up. We'd recommend the Strawberry Surprise alongside some of the fried chicken with panzo sauce. SORTED!

Opens Thurs 7th Feb
16 Old Compton Street, W1D 4TL 
www.bincho.co.uk